5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-473-5130
Fax: 585-472-8136
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 9am-4pm

Rochester Civic Garden Center

0420PFD - Basic Professional Floral Design Certificate

This session is full. We have added another session.

0424PFD - Basic Professional Floral Design Certificate

Date & Time:

Three classes meeting Saturday, April 24, May 1, and May 8. Time: 9:30am -3pm daily

Instructor:

Alana Miller

Class Requirements/Supplies:

Please bring scissors, wire cutters and a floral knife.

Class Description:

This Basic Certificate program has been developed to prepare students for employment in the floral industry and requires no prior experience. Instructor Alana Miller is a professional floral designer and teacher with over 30 years experience in the industry. This 15-20 hour, three-week comprehensive program will guide students through the basic principles and techniques of floral design. Each intensive class will include a lecture and a hands-on workshop. Styles discussed will include round, triangular, vase, symmetrical, elongated, corsages, and more. Students will create one or two arrangements to take home in each class. All top-quality flowers and materials are included. Please bring scissors, wire cutters and floral knife – not required for the first class, but bring them if you have them. A real need exists for qualified floral designers, and many of our students have found jobs in the industry. Limit 8 students. Are you interested in taking the BASIC PROFESSIONAL FLORAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE but need Saturday sessions? Call us (585/473-5130) and if there is enough interest we will arrange for a Saturday program.